Congratulations to Martin Little on his return to the National World team. A fantastic appointment and a strong start to this exciting new phase of growth.
New leadership to shape the next chapter Martin Little Appointed Chief Publishing Officer at National World National World is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Little as Chief Publishing Officer, marking the company’s first major signing under its new ownership. Martin returns to the business after a highly successful tenure as Audience Director at Reach plc, where he played a central role in shaping the group’s digital audience strategy. His decision to rejoin National World represents a strong endorsement of the company’s new leadership and its editorial ambitions. Martin, who started his career as a reporter on weekly newspapers, has previously held senior editorial positions in Romanes Media Group, DC Thomson and JPI Media, the predecessor to National World. His return has been warmly welcomed across the organisation. Martin said: "The pace of change in our industry is like no other. Whether it’s shifting algorithms, new technology or the relentless news agenda, the demands on our journalists never stop. But that's what makes it exciting and it's the reason I'm returning to a business I know well. "The change in ownership at National World has brought a fresh outlook, energy and ambition. There is a clear commitment to investing in journalism, in talent, and in building a sustainable future for trusted local media and I’m excited to be part of this next chapter.” Malcolm Denmark, CEO of National World, said: “We are delighted to welcome Martin back. His track record in both print and digital journalism, his leadership experience, and his understanding of audience strategy make him the ideal person to help drive our editorial future. This appointment reflects our intent to invest in quality people to build a modern, dynamic media business.” “Martin will take up his post within the next three months and will be working closely with our editorial teams to enhance audience engagement and support the company’s strategic editorial growth. This appointment signals the beginning of a new and ambitious phase for National World. Further announcements will follow soon.”